FIU celebrates its role as a solutions center with members of the 116th Congress

On March 5, FIU held a reception welcoming the 116th Congress. Members of the Florida Congressional delegation joined more than 150 guests to celebrate FIU’s success as a solutions center.

“FIU is the people’s university of South Florida. The Florida delegation, Republicans and Democrats are united when it comes to making sure that FIU continues to be the preeminent university not only of South Florida, but the entire state of Florida,” said Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart.

FIU seeks to support the U.S. government’s priority initiatives relating to higher education, the environment, veterans health and critical defense technologies. Through federal investments in our research, FIU has been able to advance solutions that are making an impact. This past year, FIU carried out more than $196 million in sponsored research.

President Mark B. Rosenberg and Board of Trustees Chair Claudia Puig made a special point to recognize the 40 alumni currently working in Congress.

Many of these chiefs were also able to provide valuable advice to FIU student interns working in Washington, D.C., this semester.

“If you’re interested in government service, go ahead and do it! Follow your passion, do everything you can to serve your community as I have and had the honor to do with my position in Congress for the last 15 years,” said Gonzalez.

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